In which year did India become a signatory to the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species on Wild Fauna and Flora)?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is 1976.

Key Points

India is a party to the convention (CITES) and joined in 1976.
A resolution was adopted in 1963 at the IUCN meeting and CITES came into force on 1 July 1975.
It aims at preventing the trade in specimens of Wildlife that pose a threat to their survival.
It provides the framework for the countries and the parties have to prepare domestic laws for implementation.

Additional Information

CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)
- It is an international agreement between governments.
- Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species.
- It works with concerned international organizations to check the illegal wildlife trade.
- It prepares a list of region wise species to be protected.
- Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.